Itchen Valley Country Park
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Itchen Valley Country Park is a large area of unspoilt countryside beside the River Itchen, managed for public enjoyment and wildlife.
The rural beauty of the park through the seasons can be enjoyed along the paths and trails taking you through woodland, water meadows, pasture and hay fields.
A forest trail provides access for people with special needs. The park also offers picnic areas, play areas, barbecue sites, orienteering and other activities such as pond dipping and Ollie Owl trail.
High Wood Barn provides interactive displays, gift shop and cafe.
Opening Times
| Open All Year |
|---|
| Spring/Summer/Autumn (01/04/2012 - 30/09/2012) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 08:30 | 21:30 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 | 21:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 | 21:30 |
| Thursday | 08:30 | 21:30 |
| Friday | 08:30 | 21:30 |
| Saturday | 08:30 | 21:30 |
| Sunday | 08:30 | 21:30 |
| Winter (01/10/2012 - 31/03/2013) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 08:30 | 19:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 | 19:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 | 19:00 |
| Thursday | 08:30 | 19:00 |
| Friday | 08:30 | 19:00 |
| Saturday | 08:30 | 19:00 |
| Sunday | 08:30 | 19:00 |
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- In countryside
- No Smoking Attraction
- Outdoor Attraction
Accessibility
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp/Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Parking & Transport
- Parking (charge)
Catering
- On-Site cafe/restaurant - Ice cream, hot and cold food and drinks. Maximum 24 people seated inside. Cafe closed Thursdays outside school holidays.
- Picnic Site
Payment Methods
- Delta accepted
- JCB accepted
- Maestro Accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Solo accepted
- Visa accepted
Establishment Features
- Conference facilities - Available 08:30-17:00 Mon-Fri upto 20 delegates.
- Toilets
Specialist Features
- Marketed Towards Families
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
Prices
| Ticket Type | Tariff |
|---|---|
| Admission | Free |
Monday-Saturday Up to 1 hour - 70p 1 - 4 hours - £1.40 Over 4 hours - £2.10 Sundays and Bank Holidays Up to 1 hour - £1.00 1-4 Hours - £2.00 Over 4 hours - £3.00 Coach Parking: £14.00 per day Annual/Seasonal Parking Permit Annual permits £33.00 (over 60's £22.80)
Road Directions
Nearest major road is M27. Off A27, M27 jct 5. Follow brown tourist signs.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest station is Southampton Park Way. Regular bus service to A27 from Eastleigh then approximately 10 minutes' walk.
